Ex Libris Renewal - Alma Library Management System

NASA Headquarters has issued a Special Notice for the renewal of the Ex Libris Alma Library Management System, a commercial software product that will be procured through a sole source contract. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) IT Procurement Office intends to award this contract to Clarivate Analytics (US) LLC, located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, under the authority of FAR 13.501(a). This procurement is classified under the Software Publishers NAICS category (513210) and falls within the IT and Telecom Business Application/Application Development Software as a Service PSC category. The Special Notice was posted on February 6, 2026, and represents NASA's plan to continue utilizing this library management system solution.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to provide interested organizations an opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities and qualifications to potentially perform this requirement on a competitive basis, though the Government currently believes Clarivate Analytics is the sole capable provider. All interested contractors must submit their capabilities and qualifications electronically via email to caitlin.m.poulton@nasa.gov by 2:00 PM Central Time on February 21, 2026. Responses will be evaluated solely to determine whether the acquisition should proceed on a full and open competitive basis, with any decision to conduct a competitive solicitation remaining at the Government's sole discretion. There are no specific stated eligibility criteria restricting participation, and oral communications will not be accepted as valid responses. NASA Clause 1852.215-84 regarding the Ombudsman is applicable, and interested parties can find the Center Ombudsman contact information on the NASA procurement regulations website.